The average train between Barcelona and Santander (Station) takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Santander (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Barcelona and Santander (Station). The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Santander (Station) at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Santander (Station). However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Barcelona to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
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The distance between Barcelona and Santander (Station) is 542.5 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Santander via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 21m.
